sweltered
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While much of Europe and large parts of England and Wales have sweltered in record-breaking heat this summer, the weather here is overcast and relatively cool.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Europe has sweltered through one heat wave after another this summer, and its green disavowal of air conditioning comes at an economic cost.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
Earlier this week parts of the UK sweltered through another heatwave that peaked on Wednesday, with temperature reaching 35.2C in Writtle, Essex.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
The authorities suspect the wildfire began when a power line broke as Spain sweltered in extreme heat, exceeding 40C in recent weeks, creating tinderbox conditions.
From Barron's ● Jul. 11, 2026
Stuck on the second floor, Elizebeth sweltered in hundred-degree temperatures.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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